US Bridges

County Road 54 over Latham Ditch

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of CO RD 43 · Structure no. WEL054.0_043.0A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,042
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over Latham Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 54 over Latham Ditch in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,899 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesLatham Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of CO RD 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWeld County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.3775, -104.64472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2023)
Projected traffic2,899 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 54 over Latham Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 over Latham Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 54 over Latham Ditch carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is County Road 54 over Latham Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over Latham Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.